A night to remember

Evany van WykThe event was organised by the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) SRC for 2019. They managed to organise an amazing night filled with jaw-dropping musical performances by various Namibian artists. The judges included Marvellous Shilonga, a former Nust SRC member, Miss First-Year 2015 and Miss Nust 2016; Willem Moonde, Tutaleni presenter and fitness and health fanatic; and Miss Namibia 2019, Selma Kamanya. Wellem Kapendah and international model Meriam Kaxuxwena were also on the panel.The shows presenters were Christine van Wyk and Johannes Erastus, who did an amazing job keeping the crowd excited and wanting more. The theme of the evening was classic 90s and the contestants really put a lot into wearing time-appropriate outfits in their 90s section. Big names such as Adora, Sunny Boy, Oteya and many more had the crowd on their feet. SRC president Juno Angula said he was really impressed with the amount of stamina and energy their organising team had while executing the show. “I also have to give praise to our trainers; I can only imagine how exhausting it can be keeping all the models in check,” Angula said. The tension was high when the additional titles were announced. The titles of Mr and Ms Photogenic was voted for by the photographers and were awarded to Oscar Arnold and Cassandra Cloete, respectively. Mandume Nekongo and Jasmin Amid Eldin were awarded the titles of Mr and Ms Personality, a section that was voted for by the contestants themselves.The highlight of the event, however was of course the crowning of Mr and Ms Nust First-Year. There was a bit of a Steve Harvey moment when Tangeni Konis was first announced as the First Prince and was later called back to take up his rightful place at Mr First-Year 2019. Motjaritje Tjamuaha was crowned as Miss First-Year. The First Prince and First Princess were Averill Mundia and Albertina Haimbala, respectively. The Second Prince and Second Princess was Vitjitua Karamata and Cassandra Cloete, respectively.According to Tjamuaha the most important thing she learned was never to doubt herself or her abilities. “When I heard them announce my name as the winner I suddenly felt dizzy and I kept telling myself ‘please don’t fall’. It still feels like a dream,” she said.She would like to assist where she’s able and brighten up the world, one face at a time. “The feeling that swept over me was inexplicable,” said Konis.He is glad he will be able to have an influence and help students grow.It certainly was a magical night full of beautiful people and experiences.

A night to remember

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